Insulation Product Data Sheet - Owens Corning

1 Sound Attenuation Batt InsulationProduct data SheetDescriptionSound Attenuation Batts (SAB s) are unfaced, lightweight, fl exible fi berglass Insulation batts, designed to deliver noise control in metal stud wall cavities of interior partitions. Manufactured to fi t metal framing, they come in 2 ", 3 " and 5 " thicknesses, with lengths up to 9 . Product AttributesExcellent Acoustical Performance Sound Attenuation Batts provide excellent acoustical performance for metal framed interior partitions. Depending on the construction method and components used, SAB s can improve STC (Sound Transmission Class) ratings by 4-10 points over an empty to Install and Fabricate Sound Attenuation Batts are 1 8" wider than stud spacing for easy friction-fi t installation.

2 No adhesives or fasteners are required. Supplementary support should be provided when the SAB s do not fi ll the cavity or if one side of the cavity is left open and the partition is 8' or higher. SAB s are easily cut to fi t around wires, outlets, junction boxes, pipes and other obstructions. Friction fi t installation and easy fabrication, improves installation speed and workmanship. Acoustic performance of a wall assembly can be affected by workmanship and attention to detail while constructing a wall. data on acoustic performance of specifi c wall assemblies is available on page of Sound Transmission Class (STC).

3 STC is a method of rating airborne sound transmission performance of a wall or fl oor assembly. It is intended as a quick screening tool to compare different wall or fl oor assemblies. STC ratings are determined in a laboratory under controlled conditions. Even then, differences of 1-2 points STC can occur for the same assembly in the same laboratory. In the fi eld, fl anking noise, quality of material and construction practices can lead to widely varied STC s for the same assembly. Typically a two (2) or more point change in STC is necessary to notice an audible difference.

4 Product ComparisonIndependent ASTM E90-1990 testing was used to determine Sound Transmission Class in accordance with ASTM E413 for several types of building Insulation . All the testing was done at the same lab, using the same individually tested components, to give the most reproducible results. The results show that insulating the cavity is critical to acoustic performance. It also shows that the type of Insulation does not signifi cantly affect the performance of the ConsiderationsAcoustical performance of metal stud interior partitions can be substantially affected by a number of important design and construction details.

5 Important details include:1. Seal the bottom plate and any wall penetrations with non-hardening permanently resilient Comparison of Cavity Insulation TypesGypsum BoardInsulation TypeTest NumberSTCOne layer each 8"NoneTL-92-618385 8"Glass fi berTL-93-325495 8"Mineral fi berTL-93-327475 8"Cellulose (spray)TL-93-04945 One layer one side, two layers the other side5 8"Glass fi berTL-92-420525 8"Mineral fi berTL-93-329535 8"Cellulose (spray)TL-93-050495 8"Cellulose (blown)TL-92-4374935 8" 25 Gauge Non Load Bearing Studs at 16" on center NRC-CNRC Internal Repor t IRC-IR-693, October 1995 Available SizesThicknessWidthLength2 "16"/24" (406mm/609mm)96"2 "16" (406mm)108"3 "16"/24" (406mm/609mm)96"3 "16" (406mm)108"5 "16" (4 06mm)93 "Sound Attenuation Batt InsulationProduct data Sheet2.

6 Location and attachment of outlets, ducts and mechanical equipment. Plumbing should be designed to allow for expansion and contraction. Pipes should also be isolated from structure using resilient Use solid core wood or metal doors for best noise control. Depending on HVAC requirements, weather- stripping may be used around the door to reduce sound SafetySound Attenuation Batts are considered non-combustible and have are classifi ed 10/10 when tested in accordance with ASTM E84. When installed in approved wall systems, SAB s can achieve up to a 2 hour rating when tested according to ASTM E119.

7 Special Due to the potential for skin irritation Sound Attenuation Batts should not be used in open cavities that will be subject to human contact. If specifying for an open cavity, remember to use supplemental support for heights over 8'. Product should be kept dry during shipping, storage and installation. Applicable StandardsSound Attenuation Batt Insulation complies with ASTM C665 Type I, ASTM E 136 and the MEA 332-83-m requirements of New York City. Federal Specifi cation HH-I-521F has been canceled and is replaced by ASTM Burning Characteristics/Building Code Construction Classifi cation1 ProductsFlame SpreadSmoke DevelopedICBOBOCASBCCIICCU nfaced1010A ll Ty pesA ll Ty pesA ll Ty pesA ll Ty pes1 Sound Attenuation Batt Insulation complies with ICBO (Uniform Building Code), BOCA (National Building Code) and SBCCI (Standard Building Code) and ICC (International Building Code) model code requirements for building costruction types listed above.

8 Products are tested in accordance with Surface Burning Characteristics ASTM E AbsorptionMaximum by VolumeLess than StabilityLinear ShrinkageLess than and Fire Ratings for Typical Steel Stud PartitionsSTC Test DescriptionFire TestFire RatingDouble Layer Wall System56W02184 " Type X gypsum; 35 8" SS, 3 " thick, Sound Attenuation Batt InsulationWP 1521 2 " Type X gypsum; 2 " SS, 2 " thick, Sound Attenuation Batt InsulationWP 15462 Wall System (2 layer/1 layer gypsum)55W02484 Unbalanced 5 8" Type X gypsum; 35 8" SS, 3 " thick, Sound Attenuation Batt Insulation WP 10521 5 8" Type X gypsum; 2 " SS, 2 " thick,Sound Attenuation Batt Insulation UL U4941 Hr.

9 *Unbalanced with Resilient Channel Wall System58 RAL-TL90-3455 8" Type X gypsum single layer, resilient channel, one side; double layer other side; 35 8" SS, 3 " thick,Sound Attenuation Batt Insulation UL U4651 Hr.*Single Layer Wall System51 RAL-TL89-288 Single Layer 5 8" Type X gypsum; 6" SS, 5 " thick,Sound Attenuation Batt Insulation1 Layer 5 8" Type X gypsum; 35 8" SS, 3 " thick,Sound Attenuation Batt InsulationUL U4651 Layer 5 8" Type X gypsum; 2 " SS, 2 " thick,Sound Attenuation Batt Insulation UL U4941 Layer with Resilient Channel Wall System54 RAL-TL90-344 Single layer, resilient channel, one side only; 5 8" Type X gypsum; 35 8" SS, 3 " thick, Sound Attenuation Batt Insulation UL U4651 Hr.

10 * Listed in the Gypsum Association Fire Resistance Design Manual Key: SS = Steel StudOWENS Corning INSULATING SYSTEMS, LLCONE Owens Corning PARKWAYTOLEDO, OHIO 436591-800-GET-PINK No. 18141-N. Printed in July 2009. THE PINK PANTHER & 1964-2009 Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Studios Inc. All Rights Reserved. The color PINK is a registered trademark of Owens Corning . 2009 Owens Corning .